Mi 8
Mi 8 is the first smartphone in the world to adopt dual-frequency GPS, supporting both L1 and L5 bands, resulting in much more accurate navigation. Mi 8 also features face unlocking with an infrared camera paired with a dedicated infrared illuminator.

With a 12MP dual AI camera, Mi 8 received a 105 photo score from the respected camera benchmark organization DxOMark - becoming the fourth best smartphone camera in the world. On the front, Mi 8 sports a 20MP camera that uses pixel binning technology to combine information from four pixels to create one large 1.8µm pixel for clearer photos in low light.

With new software features including the AI-enabled Studio Lighting function, portraits now look like they were shot in a professional studio setting. In addition, Xiaomi's AI Beautify 5.0 delivers a number of facial retouching effects for amazing portraits.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition

Mi 8 Explorer Edition
Meanwhile, Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the first ever smartphone in the world to use pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint technology, meaning it has a dedicated pressure sensor that activates unlocking more quickly.

Mi 8 Explorer Edition is also the first ever Android device in the world that comes with 3D face unlock - using advanced structured light technology that can rapidly match measurement points on a face while at the same time cutting down 3D data processing to save power. Also new in the Mi 8 Explorer Edition has an emoji function that allows users to create their own animated emojis based on their facial expressions.

Mi 8 SE
Rounding off the Mi 8 series is the slim and stylish Mi 8 SE, designed for those who favor a smaller smartphone. With a 5.88-inch Samsung AMOLED full screen display, it is the first in the world to use Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 710 SoC, which boasts significant performance gains compared to Snapdragon 660, while saving more than 30% in power consumption.

Pricing & Availability
Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE will be available in China starting 5 and 8 June, starting at RMB 2699/~$420 and RMB 1799/~$280, respectively. Mi 8 Explorer Edition is priced at RMB 3699/~$576 and will be available at a later date.